Program Overview

The two-year program is designed for individuals with no prior background in accounting or business. Students from diverse backgrounds enroll in this program. Recent classes have included students with degrees ranging from art to zoology. This program gives students the opportunity to become familiar with the complex, challenging and competitive world of business and accounting.

The two-year Masters of Science in Accounting (MS-A) program prepares students to become professional accountants in a wide variety of settings, including public accounting, government, industry and not-for-profit environments. The MS-A program enables students to develop both the personal and professional skills needed to enjoy a productive career in all areas of accounting and related fields.

Graduates of this program are highly sought after by employers, including the largest international consulting & accounting firms. Among the organizations that have recently hired UAlbany graduates are Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, IBM and the Office of the NYS Comptroller. Not only have our alumni achieved success in public accounting, many have gone on to become leaders in the community and in the world of business.

 

 

 

 

 

Updated 2-9-05